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Nikki Haley urges McConnell and Feinstein to ‘walk away’ after recent health concerns
Nikki Haley urges McConnell and Feinstein to ‘walk away’ after recent health concerns
Nikki Haley is once again pressing Washington’s greying political establishment to step aside after a pair of concerning moments involving two of the Senate’s oldest members grabbed headlines in recent days. The former South Carolina governor and UN ambassador spoke to CBS’s Margaret Brennan in an interview that aired on Sunday; she is currently campaigning in early primary states as she seeks the GOP nomination for president. A central tenet of her campaign’s message since its onset has been a call for a new generation of leaders to take the helm in both parties. As such, Brennan asked her about the moment that Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell froze and appeared unable to speak at a press conference on Wednesday, after which he was led away by a colleauge. It was later revealed that the Senate GOP leader had suffered an undisclosed fall earlier in July while still recovering from a concussion suffered in the spring. “I think Mitch McConnell did an amazing job when it comes to our judiciary. When we look at the judges, when we look at the Supreme Court, he's been a great leader. But I do think that this is one – you know, we've got to stop electing people because they look good in the picture or they hold a baby well,” she told CBS News. “We've got to stop electing people because we like them and they've been there a long time. That's actually the problem. You need to have term limits, because we need new ideas, new solutions. We've got to have a new generation.” Ms Haley added when pressed by Brennan on whether she had confidence in Mr McConnell remaining leader of the Senate Republican caucus: “What I am saying about Mitch McConnell, Dianne Feinstein, Joe Biden, Nancy Pelosi, all of them: know when to walk away, know when to walk away. We have huge issues that need new solutions. We need new generational leaders. We appreciate your service. We appreciate what you've done. But this is why we will fight for term limits. We've got to get it done in America.” Her remark naming Senator Feinstein was an apparent reference to another moment that drew the attention of reporers this past week when the senior senator from California appeared confused during a committee hearing and launched into a speech calling for a vote which was already in progress. And persistent concerns about Joe Biden’s age have followed him doggedly throughout his first term. The 80-year-old Mr Biden was already the oldest US president to be sworn into office in 2021, and is now facing some calls from progressives and others concerned about criticisms focused on his mental acuity to step aside and allow a younger politician to be the Democratic Party’s standard-bearer. Ms Pelosi’s inclusion on the list is only notable given that she is the sole named party leader to have already given up her leadership position, willingly, earlier this year. The 83-year-old California congresswoman handed over command of the Democratic caucus to Hakeem Jeffries at the beginning of the year while Republicans struggled to annoint their own leader in a chaotic speakership election. Ms Haley was less certain in her interview with CBS whether Donald Trump, 77, would be included in her call for ageing politicians to step aside. But she maintained that he should take a mental acuity test, as she argues all presidential contenders should. And she relented after pressing from Brennan that Mr Trump was “of course” not who she had in mind when she made her call for leaders with new ideas, age notwithstanding. “I just said we need a new generational leader,” she noted. “I mean, that goes ... for all of them. You can look across DC ... Of course, I'm talking about Trump. I've said that all throughout this campaign that it is time for us to have a new generation. We've lost – Republicans have lost the last seven out of eight popular votes for president. That's nothing to be proud of, we should want to win the majority of Americans, we've got to start going with a new generation so that we can do that. “ Read More Mitch McConnell vows to serve out full Senate term following questions over his health Sen Dianne Feinstein appears confused and is instructed to vote ‘aye’ by fellow senator at meeting Mitch McConnell leaves press conference abruptly after appearing unable to speak Joe Biden, America's oldest sitting president, needs young voters to win again. Will his age matter? Trump, amid legal perils, calls on GOP to rally around him as he threatens primary challenges Biden acknowledges Hunter’s daughter Navy in public for first time
2023-07-31 03:28
Are you confronting a big medical bill? Attack it with a plan — and these tips
Are you confronting a big medical bill? Attack it with a plan — and these tips
An enormous medical bill can trigger a wave of panic, but experts say patients should attack the problem with a plan
2023-07-02 21:15
Petronas says Malaysian anti-graft probe found no wrongdoing by the firm
Petronas says Malaysian anti-graft probe found no wrongdoing by the firm
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -Malaysia's state oil firm Petronas said on Saturday an anti-corruption probe into the firm's dealings involving a
2023-05-27 12:23
Biden administration takes action against Lukashenko regime on third anniversary of fraudulent election
Biden administration takes action against Lukashenko regime on third anniversary of fraudulent election
The Biden administration on Wednesday took action against the regime of Alexander Lukashenko to mark the third anniversary of the fraudulent election in Belarus and the strongman leader's brutal crackdown on protesters.
2023-08-10 04:58
Defending champ Iga Swiatek rolls on at US Open with 49-minute victory
Defending champ Iga Swiatek rolls on at US Open with 49-minute victory
Iga Swiatek didn’t hold back against close friend Kaja Javan, defeating the Slovenian qualifier 6-0, 6-1, in just 49 minutes on Friday to move into the U.S. Open’s fourth round
2023-09-02 03:22
How tall is Al Pacino? 'The Godfather' producer almost didn't cast actor because of his short height
How tall is Al Pacino? 'The Godfather' producer almost didn't cast actor because of his short height
While the veteran actor Al Pacino may have a less-than-average height, his talent has outweighed any dispute regarding it
2023-09-12 15:46
King Charles III to travel to Kenya for state visit full of symbolism
King Charles III to travel to Kenya for state visit full of symbolism
Buckingham Palace says King Charles III will travel to Kenya later this month
2023-10-11 20:54
China launches Shenzhou-16 mission to Chinese space station - state media
China launches Shenzhou-16 mission to Chinese space station - state media
BEIJING China sent three astronauts to its now fully operational space station as part of crew rotation on
2023-05-30 10:16
FPT Software Aims to Keep Pace With Global Technology Giants Through Ongoing Campus Investments and Expansions
FPT Software Aims to Keep Pace With Global Technology Giants Through Ongoing Campus Investments and Expansions
HANOI, Vietnam--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 20, 2023--
2023-08-21 10:51
Polish Central Bank Finds New Inflation Risks After Ballot
Polish Central Bank Finds New Inflation Risks After Ballot
Less than a month after the opposition won a parliamentary election, Poland’s central bank is again worried about
2023-11-10 20:29
Who is Frank Russo? Dominic Russo's dad does not want killer Mackenzie Shirilla to spend life in prison
Who is Frank Russo? Dominic Russo's dad does not want killer Mackenzie Shirilla to spend life in prison
Mackenzie Shirilla, 18, was found guilty for a fatal crash that killed her boyfriend Dominic Russo, 20, and friend Davion Flanagan, 19
2023-08-19 15:57
Analysis-Mission possible? Power companies more hopeful of Trudeau climate goal than Alberta premier
Analysis-Mission possible? Power companies more hopeful of Trudeau climate goal than Alberta premier
By Rod Nickel WINNIPEG, Manitoba Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is aiming to turn Canada's power grid net-zero by
2023-08-03 18:24